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franjo_66

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Work in Progress - 230SL
« on: October 30, 2007, 17:24:38 »
This has been a long journey but I'm getting there. I'm the proud owner of a 1966 230SL (auto RHD). Has undergone a fairly extensive restoration. Aiming to have her on the road by the end of this year.

here are a few shots:



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Franjo

1965 230SL Black/Auto/RHD
2005 Porsche Cayenne Turbo
1983 BMW 735i
1986 560 SEC
1991 500SL
1982 Holden Statesman DeVille

jeffc280sl

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Re: Work in Progress - 230SL
« Reply #1 on: October 30, 2007, 18:23:22 »
Looks like some nice work going on.  Look forward as I know you do to seeing the final product.


Jeff C.
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franjo_66

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Re: Work in Progress - 230SL
« Reply #2 on: October 30, 2007, 20:26:31 »
Thanks Jeff. I didn't think it was going to be such an involving project, but the worksmanship has been excellent.

fingers crossed that she'll be ready by December

Rgds
Franjo
1966 230SL (auto, black)
Franjo

1965 230SL Black/Auto/RHD
2005 Porsche Cayenne Turbo
1983 BMW 735i
1986 560 SEC
1991 500SL
1982 Holden Statesman DeVille

Kemal

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Re: Work in Progress - 230SL
« Reply #3 on: November 01, 2007, 09:07:14 »
Hi franjo,
She's lucky to have you, I hope you intend on keeping her.
Keep posting updates.

Kemal
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franjo_66

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Re: Work in Progress - 230SL
« Reply #4 on: November 01, 2007, 19:31:08 »
Thanks Kemal, I will definitely keep her for a long time, and hope to pass her onto my kids when they start driving (still a while away !).

Somehow I think we are lucky to have each other. Working on her is very therapeutic !

Best Regards
Franjo
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1965 230SL Black/Auto/RHD
2005 Porsche Cayenne Turbo
1983 BMW 735i
1986 560 SEC
1991 500SL
1982 Holden Statesman DeVille

bpossel

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Re: Work in Progress - 230SL
« Reply #5 on: November 03, 2007, 06:34:44 »
Hello Franjo,

Very Nice!  Congrats! Please keep the pics coming. Looks like some nice work!  Will be a nice Christmas gift to be able to drive her.
Thanks,
Bob

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